The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Managing Small Fiber Neuropathy
Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is a type of peripheral neuropathy (where nerve damage occurs outside your brain and spinal cord). It’s characterized by severe pain attacks in the feet or hands, but can affect other parts of the body over
IVIG Treatments for Neuropathy: What You Need To Know
IVIG, or intravenous immunoglobulin, is a parenteral drug treatment containing healthy antibodies obtained from donors. It possesses immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects, which help treat neuropathy, a condition that causes nerve tingling, pain, and numbness. IVIG is used to treat several
Vyvgart: An Effective Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare and potentially lethal neuromuscular disorder in which the skeletal muscles weaken as time passes. It is a long-term autoimmune condition caused by deterioration in the regular contact between nerves and muscles. MG affects most
Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis: What Patients Need to Know
Thymectomy, or removal of the thymus gland, is a procedure recommended in patients with myasthenia gravis who have thymoma (cancers in the thymus). It is also used to improve muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis. Around 10% of individuals with myasthenia
IVIG Mechanism of Action: Unraveling the Enigma of This Potent Therapy
The mechanism of action of intravenous immunoglobulin, or IVIG, to treat several inflammatory problems is complex and involves multiple processes that work synergistically. This increasingly popular therapy is nothing less than a miracle for a myriad of inflammatory and autoimmune medical
Perjeta (Pertuzumab): A Promising Medication for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
HER2 (Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2) is a protein found on the surface of some cells (e.g., breast cells) that plays a role in cell growth and division. Sometimes, breast cancer cells can have too many copies of the HER2
How Often Do You Change TPN Tubing?
Generally, TPN tubing should be replaced every 24 hours. Changing the tubing reduces the risk of catheter-associated blood infection. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) delivers all your daily nutrients through a large vein. Because TPN solutions are concentrated and carry a risk
IVIG for Infertility: Is This Treatment Right for You?
The use of IVIG for infertility and in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure is common in the U.S., unlike in other developed nations. So, what makes IVIG so attractive? This article explains when IVIG may be an option for infertility. You will
Opdivo: A Versatile Drug That Fights Multiple Types of Cancer
Opdivo is a brand name for the medication nivolumab, which is a type of immunotherapy drug used to treat certain types of cancer. Opdivo was first approved by the FDA in 2014 to treat advanced melanoma that is unresponsive to
CIDP Disease Life Expectancy: What You Should Know
In general, CIDP disease life expectancy for patients is comparable to that of healthy counterparts, however, the quality of life may be significantly impacted. Quadriplegia (paralysis of the arms and legs), respiratory failure, and death rarely occur. Highlights: CIDP is a